An Act relative to the creation of the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes the creation of the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority. The authority would be responsible for constructing and maintaining public safety buildings across the state, potentially including facilities for law enforcement, emergency services, and homeland security. It aims to streamline the process of building and managing these critical infrastructure assets, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of public safety agencies. The bill seeks to establish a dedicated entity to oversee these projects and operations.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Massachusetts Public Safety Building Authority.
- Defines the authority’s responsibilities regarding the construction and maintenance of public safety buildings.
- Specifies the types of buildings the authority will oversee.
- Outlines the authority’s governance structure and operational procedures.
- Addresses funding mechanisms for the authority’s activities.
Who is affected
- State and local law enforcement agencies
- Emergency services personnel
- Homeland security organizations
- Massachusetts government
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Creates a new state authority to manage public safety building projects.
- Potentially consolidates responsibilities currently spread across multiple agencies.
- May provide greater efficiency and coordination in building and maintaining public safety infrastructure.
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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
James K. Hawkins
Jonathan D. Zlotnik
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